Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Pesi B Chacha Lectureship
2015 Pesi B Chacha Lectureship
7 - 10 January 2015
Steven D. Glassman, MD
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
USA
2015 Pesi B Chacha Lectureship
"Transitions and Transformations in Spine Surgery"
Synopsis:
This presentation examines critical milestones in the development of spinal surgery over the last 20 years. In particular, we will examine those advances in surgical technology, surgical decision making and outcome assessment which have proven transformational, as well as some notable failures. Finally, we will consider how this history informs and impacts potential future advances in spinal surgery.
2015 Pesi B Chacha Lectureship Programme (57 KB Adobe PDF File)
| Date/Day | Time | Topic | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 January 2015 (Wed) | 7.15 am | Current Concept of Degenerative Scoliosis Treatment | Seminar Rooms T11-02 & 03, Level 11, NUHS Tower Block |
| 6.00 pm | Transitions and Transformations in Spine Surgery | Auditorium, Level 1, NUHS Tower Block | |
| 8 January 2015 (Thur) | 7.30 am | Complications of Deformity Surgery | Seminar Rooms T11-02 & 03, Level 11, NUHS Tower Block |
| 9 January 2015 (Fri) | 7.30 am | Science and Politics of Introducing a New Drug : BMP as a Case Study | Auditorium, Level 1, NUHS Tower Block |
| 10 January 2015 (Sat) | 8.30 am | Spine Update | Seminar Rooms T11-02 & 03, Level 11, NUHS Tower Block |